(TL: Hi, everyone. This is the new TLer for this novel, A_Passing_Wanderer. Pretty much all the names of characters introduced so far will be changed to better reflect the official Korean romanisation standard/spellings. Certain technical terms will also be changed to better match that of the Korean terms used, as well. My apologies for any inconvenience caused.)
(If you have any questions, please refer to Wikipedia's “Revised Romanization of Korean” for more details.)
It had been a week since my arrival in the village.
After all the 'Fables' settled down in their places, I began preparing for the next scenario right away. (TL: Previous term for '설화' changed from 'Story' to 'Fable'.)
「The Isle of Reincarnators is formed around three islands – the 'Small Island' where the Probability of the 1st generation of Fables is applicable. The 'Middle Island', where the Probability of the 2nd generation of Fables is applicable. Finally, the 'Main Island', where the Probability of the 3rd generation of Fables is applicable….」
Unlike how it was in the 'Small Island', I'd be directly clashing against the Constellations from the 'Middle Island' onwards. Meaning, the beings that managed to survive while breaking past the rather realistic Probability of the 1st generation were waiting for me there.
[The Great Fable, 'Torch that Swallowed the Myth', urges you to get a move on.]
As usual, one of the guys remained temperamental, but, well, I figured that I had gained enough control over them by now, anyway. Yu Ho-Seong said this before – Fables would try to control their user, but at the same time, they would also show the person the way forward, too. (TL: Yu Hosung → Yu Ho-Seong.)
[The Great Fable, 'Demon World's Spring', is waiting for your decision.]
These guys would have to continue existing within me from now on. We'd get to tell new stories and they would shine, as new and different Fables, as well.
“Miss Hui-Won, good to see you that you're unhurt.” (TL: Jung Heewon → Jeong Hui-Won.)
“Can't you change your repertoire of greetings already? I almost died for real this time, you know?”
I was told that my companions arrived around a week after I began my 'Fable Control' training. Apparently, they got lost at the outskirts of the island and that delayed their arrival somewhat.
I looked around and asked her. “Where is everyone?”
“They are in training right now.”
We walked for a bit and soon, the sight of the kids, Yi Hyeon-Seong, and Jang HYeong sitting cross-legged on the ground caught my eyes. It seemed that their training wasn't easy, judging from their current facial expressions. (TL: Lee Hyunsung → Yi Hyeon-Seong; Jang Hayoung → Jang HYeong)
But, that was rather obvious.
Even at the shortest estimation, the 'Fable Control' training would at least need around two months. The Yu Joong-Hyeok from the original story needed to waste over 3 weeks, even with his incredible talent, so….. (TL: Yu Jonghyuk → Yu Joong-Hyeok)
I quietly observed the Fables of my companions.
[Fable, 'Kim Dok-Ja Company's Code of Conduct', is writhing around in pain.]
[Fable, 'One who Hears the Monster's Voice', is moaning in pain.]
[Fable, 'One who Craves for the Trust of his Comrades', is in great pain.]
Like how I earned my Fables, they too had earned theirs. Going through the same scenarios didn't mean that we'd automatically earn the exact same Fables.
Their Fables would be different from each other's because they all possessed different levels of sensibilities.
“The flow of time here is slower compared to other islands, so it'll be fine to take it easy with your training. You shouldn't try to rush it. You will be able to fight properly in the Great War of Saints and Demons only after you've completed your training, you see.” (TL: Constellation and Demon War → Great War of Saints and Demons)
“I understand.”
[Fable, 'Demon King's Fanatical Believer', is singing a song.]
「Oh, oh~, Dok-Ja hyung said it back then. I am the god of the world. Follow me, and you'll learn the truth of the world~.」
“….And when Gil-Yeong wakes up, please tell him this. Something really bad will happen if he continues to acquire twisted Fables.” (Lee Gilyoung → Yi Gil-Yeong)
Jeong Hui-Won broke into a fit of giggles, and I reprimanded her with a slightly more serious tone of voice. “This isn't a joke, you know.”
“I'm not joking, either. Mister Dok-Ja, you really need to consciously recognise your position. I'm talking about recognising just what kind of a person you are to these kids.”
“Do you think they would've made it this far without you, Mister Dok-Ja?”
I wordlessly stared at Shin Yu-Seung and Yi Gil-Yeong as they pinched the backs of each other's hands even during the training itself. These two kids trusted me and were willing to come this far while sharing our imperfect story together. (TL: Shin Yoosung → Shin Yu-Seung)
[A brand new Fable that had not existed before has begun sprouting within you.]
“….It's the same story for me.”
The last person I looked at was Jang HYeong. Trickles of cold perspiration soaked her forehead as she maintained the intense battle against her Fables.
「I don't want to hear it. Honestly, I don't want to.」
「But, you must hear it. No matter what, you must.」
My ears overheard the Fable's voice coming out of her. With that, I could guess which Fable Jang HYeong was watching right now. Most likely, she'd get to awaken a new attribute on this island. And then, she'd use that as a foundation to become the 'King of the Transcenders'. (ED: 'Transcendents' → 'Transcenders'.)
“Mister Dok-Ja.”
“Yes?”
“Are you aware that you've been behaving indifferently only towards Miss HYeong?”
“That wasn't my original intention. Things somehow worked out that way….”
Chapter end
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